Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10043, Michael Fulp, N.C.

SERVICE
Fulp, Michael Phebe
W 10043
Born in Pa.
CONTENTS

13561
North Carolina
Michael Rulph Senr. of Stokes Co in the State of N. Carolina who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Dobson - of the Regt. commanded by Col Winston in the R. C. mile line for 7 mo. 14 days from 1776
Entered on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 214 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1833.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of May 1833 - and sent to R. Murchison Stokes Co. N.C.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 $49 76 Pension allowance ending 14 Sep " 12. 44
$62.20
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by
Wm Allison
Clerk.
Book 6.
Vol. 6.
Page 40

2517 John ... who died on the 7th ... 1830 of ... in the State of ... who was a ... in the ... commanded by Captain ... of the ... commanded by ... in the ... line for ...
Letter May 20 1837 Letter to Col Barron 21. Oct 1839 Duplicate Certificate issued 12 Nov 1839 and sent to Col. Barron, Forman ... etc
The New Cert
Inscribed on the Roll of ... at the rate of ... Dollars ... Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834. May 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 26th day of ... 1837 and ... H. Shepherd ...
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1835 $ 38.27 Semi-annual allowance ending ... 12.44 $ 50.71
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the ... }

N. Carolina (4187)
Phoebe Fulps' declaration act 4 July 1836,
Mand 1777
Acct 7 May 1876
Allan $24 88 per ann from May 7 1876.
4187
Phoebe Fulps
Hon A H Sheppard H R Feb 15,

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
State of South Carolina Stokes County
In this the 15th day of March 1833 personally appeared in open court before the justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the county of Stokes in the State of South Carolina aged forty eight years Michael Phelps esq. a resident of said county who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. To wit: That the said Michael Phelps first entered the service of the U.S. as a volunteer in a company commanded by William Dobson Capt. James Gamble Lieut. John Hannah ensign - we were under the command of Col. Joseph Williams, and major Joseph Winston (afterwards Col. Winston) This was in the year 1776, the day and month not recollect but it was in warm weather - This service was what was then called the Cherokee expedition: I volunteered in Surry County N.C. from which county I was marched from said Surry County to Flower Gap in the Blue Ridge, where the army crossed the mountain - marched on to New River near to Poplar Camp crossed said River and marched on towards Tennessee River - at Holston (or Holson) River we were joined by the Virginians, at a place called the Boat yard at the time we were all put under the command of Gen. Christie. We then marched on to Tennessee River where we were stationed for several weeks. - There were marches in various directions till we reached home, having served in this tour as near as I can ascertain four months at the least.
In the year 1781 he thinks in July he again entered the service as a drafted militia man in Surry County - again was put under Capt. David Humphreys - (prior. Humphreys) Lieut. Solomon Humphreys, ensign not recollect - was put under the command of Col. James

Col James Martin of said Surry County: were stationed a few days at St. Richmond in said County: where they marched a South easterly direction between the Yadkin and Cape Fear rivers till we nearly reached Georgetown S.C. - then turned towards Wilmington N.C. which town the British had then in possession: when about ten or 12 miles from Wilmington news was received in our camp that Gen. Wallis and his army had surrendered to Gen. Washington: we soon after heard the British had left Wilmington whereupon we marched towards Hillsborough came on to Hillsborough thence to Guilford C.H. and on to Surry County aforesaid and was discharged by his captain, Humphreys, at the Cross Roads, now called Turner's Cross Roads, which place was then in Surry County aforesaid, but now in Stokes County N.C. In this last mentioned service he served three months at the least: From great age, he being Seventy eight years of age, and infirmities, and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively to the precise length of time he served but that he served the following tours to wit
The first tour as a private volunteer in 1776 four months at least The second tour as a private drafted militia man 1781 three months at least besides several times he was called out to guard prisoners and such services at one time he recollects of two weeks making in all seven months and two weeks at the least for which seven months and two weeks service as a private militia man in the N.C. militia he claims a pension. He has no documentary evidence of his services now does he know of any person by whom he can prove the same except Col. James Martin above mentioned by whom this applicant expects he can prove the tour of three months which this applicant served under him, but is not certain as he does not remember to have had any conversation with Col. Martin the subject since he left the service. They living 25 or 30 miles apart.
His answers to the seven interrogatories proposed by the War Department - 1 Ans. He was born in Lancaster County Pa. in the year 1755. 2nd ans. I have a record of my age in a Bible now in my possession. 3rd ans. When called into service I lived in Surry County N.C. lived ever since in the same County until the County was divided about 40 years ago, when it fell in the

The county of Stokes, where I have lived ever since said division and where I now live, having lived on the plantation on which I now live upwards of 50 years 4th ans. I first volunteered - 2 nd was drafted.
5th ans. There were never any regular troops where I served nor do I remember the names of any other officers who served with us except Major Daniel Gillespie of Guilford Co. N.C. John Gillespie, brother to the major who was a capt. of the Light Horse, and Gen. Rutherford under whom we were most of the time during the three months tour afore- said - The general circumstances of my services have been
given - 6th ans. I do not think I ever received any written discharge. 7th ans. I am well known to James T. Wright a clergyman residing in Stokes Co. N.C. Salathiel Stone Esqr. & John Preston of said county who all reside in my neighbourhood who can and will testify to my veracity and their belief as to my services as a Revolutionary soldier.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State Territory or District.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Michael his M c Kee Mark
The Salathiel Stone Esqr. and John Preston of Stokes County N.C. do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Michael Fulp and who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing Declaration, that we believe him to be 78 years of age, that he is reported and believed in the neigh- bourhood where he lives to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Salathiel Stone John Preston

And the said court hereby declare their opinion after a full investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories proposed by the War Dept. pertinent that the above named applicant Michael Hulps enr. was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. The court furthermore certify that it appears to them that Salathiel Stone Esq. and John Preston who have sworn and subscribed the foregoing certificate are credible persons residing in Stokes county N.C. and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Wm. H. Hays R. Folger J.P. Benja. Zeigler J.P.
copy to be sent to the War Dept.
Pension claim Michael Hulps enr.
State of North Carolina } Court of pleas and County of Stokes } quarter Sessions March Term 1833.
I John Hill Clerk of the court
above mentioned do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Michael Hulps enr. for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office the 19th day of March A.D. 1833.
John Hill Clerk
R. Murchison. Salem Stokes Co. N.C.
From 1776 private Dynamite Media $24.88 3/4

State of North Carolina } ss. County of Stokes }
On this 13 th day of December 1838, personally appeared before the County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of the County aforesaid, now sitting - Phebe Fulp a resident of the County aforesaid aged Eighty Years the 24 th of October last, who being first sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed the 2 nd of July 1836. That she is the widow of Michael Fulp De d who was a private soldier in the Militia Army of the United States in the Revolutionary War, and served several Terms of Service at different times, which from old age and the loss of memory she cannot particularly recollect nor name the Regiments & Officers. he served in under Command of De But remember, That he stated that he March d against the Indians to the Cherokee Station in the 1776 & was gone four Months & upwards, and the other Services he performed at different periods when call d on to do duty in the service of the a private soldier both before and after her said husband Michael Fulp, were married together, as reference being had to her husband's declaration, which was filed in the Pensions office of the United States about the 21 st day of May 1833 which was satisfactorily proven & on which he obtained a Pension Certificate on that day for Twenty four dollars and Eighty eight cents, which certificate this applicant with exhibits before us this day as per 19561 Record by W m Atkinson Clerk in Book E. Vol. 6 page 404 dated at the War office of the U States the 21 st day of May 1833 and signed by Lewis Cass Secretary of war and counter signed by J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
This applicant further declares that she was married to the said Michael Fulp the 20 th day of August 1777 and that her husband the aforesaid Michael Fulp died on the 7 th day of May 1836 and that she has remained a widow since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. She further declares that she was married to the aforesaid Michael Fulp the date above mentioned say the 20 th August 1777 by the Rev d William Hill a preacher of the Baptists Church. and ever since

List RD Golding blele
We the said Court do hereby declare our Opinion after the Investigation of the Matter, that the above Named Phebe Tulph is the Lawful Widow of Michael Tulph Du d who it appears he died on the 7 th day of May 1836, and was a Pensioner of the United States as per the Pension certificate exhibited before us for the Sum of Twenty four dollars & 88 cents per annum Given Under Our hands this 13 th December 1838
L Bann C. L. Bann S Bann

State of North Carolina ss
Wake County George Fulth son of Mich l Fulth Dec. Make the in due form of Law in open court that his Father Mich l Fulth a pensioner of the the U. States departed this life on the 26 th 7 th day of May 1836 & that his said George Fulth mother has remain d & now is a widow sworn & subscribed in open court this 13 th Dec r . 1888.
Sworn to in open court Dist.
Geo Fulth son
R D Golding clerk

North Carolina } Stokes County } I Reubin D. Golding Clerk of the County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County of Stokes, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Phebe Fulk widow of Michael Fulk for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of my office this 13 th day of December 1838

I Certify that the annexed leaf containing the family Register of Michael Fulp, was taken from a prayer Book, sent by Mrs Fulp to the Office by me H. H. Fulp
Clerk P Office
Nov 13 1839
George Fulp - son of Michael and Mary Fulp was born August 22 day 1778
Valentin Fulp was born March the 14 day 1760
Jenny Fulp was born August the 23 day 1782
Mary Fulp was born February 23 day 1704
Sally Fulp was born August the 15 day 1726
Solomon Fulp was born October the 25 day 1762

Peter bulk was born June the 30 day 1790
Elizabeth Betty bulk was born January the 25 day 1792
Elizabeth bulk was born Sept 5 day 1794
Anna bulk was born March the 10 day 1796
Abigail bulk was born March the 26 day 1798
Michael bulk was born Sept the 29 1800 day 1780.

May 3, 1933
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Miss E. Schofield 1400 South Olive Street West Palm Beach Florida
Michael Wulp, W. 10043 Peter Wulp, W. 5278 BA-J/VCS
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the records of Michael and Peter Wulp and Nicholas and Peter Michel, soldiers of the Revolution.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon the military service of soldiers in that war. A careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the service of Nicholas or Peter Michel, searched under all spellings of the name.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 10043, based upon the military service of Michael Wulp.
He was born in April, 1755, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents were not given.
While living in Surry County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served as private with the North Carolina troops as follows: in 1775, four months in Captain William Dobson's Company in Colonel Joseph Williams' Regiment on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians; from July, 1781, three months in Captain David Pumphroye's Company in Colonel James Martin's Regiment; also served ten weeks, names of officers not given, was engaged in guarding prisoners.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 15, 1833, at which time he was living in Stokes County, which was formerly a part of Surry County, North Carolina.
Michael Wulp died May 7, 1836.

This soldier married near "Townfork" in Surry County, North Carolina, August 20, 1777, Phebe Scott who was born October 24, 1758.
As the widow of Michael Pulp, she was allowed pension on her application executed December 17, 1838, at which time she was living in Stokes County, North Carolina.
Children of Michael and Phebe Pulp:
George born August 28, 1778. Valentine " March 1, 1780. Jane " August 23, 1782. Phebe " February 23, 1784. Sally " August 15, 1786. Solomon " October 25, 1788. Peter " June 30, 1790. Elizabeth " January 25, 1792. Polly " September 5, 1794. Anna " March 10, 1796. Abigail " March 26, 1798. Michael " September 29, 1800.
***** The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, . 278, based u on the military service of Peter Pulp.
He was born in May, 1761, place of birth and names of parents not given.
While living in Surry County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served as private with the North Carolina troops as follows: From January, February or March, 1776, three months in Captain Richard Goode's Company in Colonel Joseph Williams' Regiment; from sometime in the summer of 1776, four months in Captain Goode's Company in Colonel Williams' Regiment on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians; next served three months under Captain Shepperd and was in the battle of Kings Mountain; in 1781, three months in Captain Minor Smith's Company in Colonel James Martin's Regiment and was discharged soon after the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown.

He married near "Townfork" in Surry County, North Carolina, March 5, 1785, Elizabeth Roper or Raper.
He died in June, 1814.
His widow, Elizabeth, was allowed pension on her application executed June 12, 1839, at which time she was seventy-eight years of age and was living in Stokes County, North Carolina.
Children of Peter and Elizabeth Pulp:
Theny or Theney born January 2, 1786. Peter " January 10, 1788. Michael " February 16, 1790. Thomas " February 10, 1792. Archibald and Core " December 28, 1794. Peter " May 27, 1798. "A twin was born dead" October 17, 1800. Franklin born October 17, 1800. Luis " March 8, 1802. Reubin " March 31, 1805.
It was stated that Michael Pulp was the brother of the soldier, Peter Pulp.
Very truly yours
A. D. WILLER Assistant to Administrator

May 20
Rachel Lusk Mrs. B. Bonner Sister An. in.
FREE
L. Edwards signed from my prison of Pruning Washington

Prison Office
Newcastle May 15 1839
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Prisons
Sir,
Application has been made at this Agency for the payment due on the St. Vincent line to Richard Phelps & Sarah Bunn. under the Act of July 4 th 1836.
The copy of the Certificate on the case of the former person is dated the 20 th July 1839 - from the 7 May 1836. at p 24. 89. for whom: the latter person is dated the 25 July 1839. from the 20 th April 1838. at p 46. of whom.
Having no instructions in regard to the payment of these persons - I am compelled to decline the application.
I am Sir very respectfully Your Obedt. Servt.
Richd. Huske Esq.

V. R. C. 4187 Philo Fulps - Susp See letter to Hon A. H. Shep perd 24 Jan'y '99
Adm

Michael Stulpe Mr. and family for their fare?
A. H. L.
16 th March 1826 H

State of North Carolina } ss County of Stokes }
On this 30 th day of October 1839. before me the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid. Personally appeared Phebe Fulp of said County widow of the late Michael Fulp Dec d . who on her Oath. declares that she is the identical same person and Widow of said Michael Fulp Dec d . who formerly served in the army of the United States in time of the Revolution and was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of North Carolina, and that since her said husband died, her name was placed on the pension roll of said State of N. Carolina - and that she received a certificate of that fact, under the signature of the Secretary of War, which certificate on or about the 5 day of July 1839 with the house of Charles - Banner of said County. was consumed by fire - as she has just reason to believe, having deposited the said certificate with him said Banner. He Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above mentioned -
before me J Banner JP.
Phebe her Fulp mark
North Carolina } ss Stokes County }
On this 2 nd day of November 1839 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared Charles Banner Esquire a person of Veracity, who being first sworn according to law, declares on his Oath, that he well knows Phebe Fulp who subscribed the fore- going affidavit before him, to be the identical person described therein. and further declares that she remains Unmarried & Widow of said Michael Fulp Dec d who was a Pensioner of the United States, that her Pension

pension certificate was lost by fire, as stated in her Deposition above, with the house of this Deponent on the 5 th July 1839. Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year first above mentioned before me —
Andrew Bowman, B, Charles Banner
State of North Carolina } County of Stokes } I Reuben D. Golding Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Stokes County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Andrew Bowman and Charles Banner are both Magistrates as above, and that the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of my office and Subscribed my name this 2 nd day of November A.D. 1839
Reuben D. Golding Clerk

Pension Claim Michael Fulp and

State of North Carolina County of Stokes
Be it known that on this the 19 th day of April A.D. 1833 personally appeared before me William Walker one of the justices of the court of pleas and quarter Sessions for the County of Stokes aforesaid, James T. Wright a clergyman residing in the said County of Stokes, and made oath in due form of law that he is personally acquainted with Michael Fulp sur. who made his Declaration for a pension at March Term of Stokes County Court of pleas and quarter Sessions 1833 - that he believes the said applicant to be seventy eight years of age - that he the said Michael Fulp sur. is reported and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that he concurs entirely in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year aforesaid.
Before me
James T. Wright
Wm. Walker Jp.
I the subscriber a justice as aforesaid do hereby certify that James T. Wright who has sworn to and sub- scribed the above certificate is a clergyman residing in Stokes County N.C. and that his statement is entitled to belief and credit. Given under my hand and seal this the 19 day of April 1833.
Wm. Walker Jp.
I John Hill clerk of the County Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the County of Stokes in the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that William Walker whose signature appears to the above certificate is a justice of said Court and that the signature above purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office April 19 th 1833.
J. Hill

State of North Carolina County of Stokes
Be it known
that on this the 26 day of April 1833 personally appeared before me Peter Fransen one of the justices of the county court of pleas and quarter Sessions in and for the county of Stokes aforesaid, George Lachenauer, a resident of the said county, and made oath in due form of law, that he is acquainted with Michael Gulp one who made his declaration in order to obtain a pension, at the court of pleas and quarter Sessions for the said county of Stokes, March Term 1833, that he well remembers that the said Michael Gulp was in the service of the United States in the year 1776. that said Michael Gulp served in the company commanded by Wm. Dobson - that he knows him to be same man because he has frequently seen him since the War, they both having lived in the same county ever since.
Sworn to and subscribed, by making his mark the day and year aforesaid.
his George Lachenauer mark
I Peter Fransen justice as above mentioned do hereby certify that George Lachenauer who has sworn and subscribed to the foregoing affidavit is a credible and respectable person living in this neighborhood. that he is about 77 years of age, and that his affidavit is entitled to credit & belief.
Given under my hand and seal this the 26 day of April 1833.
P. Fransen

I am well acquainted with Peter Brown and know that he is an active promoter of the peace for 1875. By the agreement is in his proper hands resting at
R.R. Phelps May 10 1874

Payment, to be made at Fayetteville N.C. by John Houske Esq. Agent for paying Pen- sioners, in the Agency of
North Carolina
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book 7 Vol. 2 d Page 169 by W. A. Adison
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Phoebe Fulk of North Carolina widow of Michael Fulk dec d who was a Private in the Revolution
is entitled to receive Twenty four dollars and Eighty Nine cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1836  1st May 1836 , and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 18 th day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty Nine
J R Poinsett
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. §
J S Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

State of North Carolina County of Stokes } ss.
Be it known that on the 8 th day of Decem 1838 before me Charles Banner a Justice of the for said County personally appeared John Quillin Pensioner of the U. States a man of probity & truth and he being sworn declares on his oath that he was well acquainted the Reverend William Hill a Clergiman of the Baptist Church & saw him marry & Lois together, Michael Fulp & Phebe Scott as man & wife some time in the Summer in the year 1776 or 1777 at the house of said Minister Hill near Townfork in Surry County. & that said Michl Fulp has lived as Neighbors ever since that time. with this Deponent, until the day of his death which happened two years last May, he said Fulp drew a pension & is the man, Phebe the same woman that he saw married as aforesaid; that she is now a widow nearly eighty years of age & has had ten or a dozen children all now grown, that is living. Sworn & subscribed the day & year first above written. before me
C. Banner JP
John his Quillin mark

State of North Carolina
County of Stokes
I Reuben D Golding
Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said County do hereby certify that Charles Barker is a Magistrate of said Court and the Signature purporting to be his as within, is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of my Office and subscribed my name This 11 th day of December 1838
Reuben D Golding Clerk

1400 So Olive St West Palm Beach Fla. April 26th, 1933.
Department of Pensions Revolutionary War Soldiers Dear Sir
Have you any record of a Peter or Michael Fulk of Salisbury District Stokes Co? North Carolina applying for or receiving pension for services in the war, having served in Pa Lancaster County, I think or Nicholas or Peter Michel Salisbury District Rowan Co N.C. Have you any record of these men serving if so kindly tell me what

company and regiment and under what officers Did they receive bounty land
Thanking you greatly I am
yours very truly Wm. E. Schufeldt

1922 May 3. Recd. to Miss U. E. Schofield. Recd.
Recy
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10043
Phoebe Fulps
Wil
Michael Fulps
First Rec. War
Act: July 4 th 1836
Index:—Vol. A , Page 258
[Arrangement of 1870.]